The House on the River

4.4

591 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 116 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Great for outdoor dining
Great for scenic views

THE HOUSE is a historic oasis where people can eat, drink and celebrate day or night in true Florida Riviera style. Located directly on the New River referred to as the Venice of America, in the heart of Downtown Fort Lauderdale. This iconic structure is complemented by a charming eclectic use of vintage furniture with a whimsical twist, outfitted with mixed china, vibrant flowers and lush trees. The restaurant also features extensive outdoor patio seating set amongst umbrellas, making THE HOUSE the perfect waterfront destination in Fort Lauderdale. The outdoor seating is transformed into an intimate setting for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
With one step in, guests are immediately transported to a sunny place, no matter the season.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Seafood, Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(954) 825-2929
Website
http://thehouseontheriver.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Catering
Catering for groups of all sizes with a wide array of small plate, large plate and family style platters
Private party facilities
The House has a unique selection of event areas for groups from 6 to 200. Chef has created a variety of menu offerings from traditional sit down to fun cocktail party style service.

Location
301 SW 3rd Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312-1725
Neighborhood
Sailboat Bend
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

HOUSE of VEUVE BRUNCH
Multiple dates available
There are brunch's and there are Veuve Brunch's, come experience THE HOUSE OF VEUVE @ The House on the River ! Be part of something new on the river Downtown Fort Lauderdale with our "HOUSE OF VEUVE", where we will be featuring a "Veuve" themed brunch party experience in the west house. Design and decor set the stage for the special a la carte food menu offered along with tasty sips and of course "Veuve" by the bottle or the glass. This tasty, fun and fashionable brunch experience is only offered by pre-reservation on Saturday & Sunday afternoons. The vibe is created for outdoor dining, indoor seating is available for those not so perfect days and those that prefer to sit inside.
Thanksgiving Dinner at The HOUSE
$79.00 per person
Nov 28, 2024 only
4 Course Thanksgiving Dinner
High Tea Experience
$45.00 per person
Multiple dates available
The “High Tea” experience, an age-old tradition of gathering in the afternoon to share proper tea service along with a delicate tower of finger sandwiches, fresh baked pastries and fruits. Enjoy the afternoon in one of Fort Lauderdale’s oldest homes. High Tea is a sumptuous meal enjoyed in the early afternoon between traditional meals offering beautiful spreads of bite size items designed to be shared paired with a choice of tea. We host HIGHT TEA on the 2nd floor porch overlooking the new river, the perfect ambiance to add a little luxury to any casual afternoon. Experience includes: Tea Service, Tower of Finger Sandwiches, Fresh Baked Pastries and Fruit. (Bubbles, wines & spirit beverage options are available for purchase)

What 591 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.2Service
4.7Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Fort Lauderdale Central
Best Ambiance
Fort Lauderdale Central
Great for brunch
Fort Lauderdale Central
Great for outdoor dining
Fort Lauderdale Central
Romantic
Fort Lauderdale Central
Great for scenic views
Fort Lauderdale Central
Good for special occasions

Review summary

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The House on the River offers a charming dining experience in a historic setting by the New River. Guests rave about the "beautiful decor" and "amazing food." The ambiance is perfect for special occasions, with "stunning views" and "great service." While some have noted service delays, many appreciate this unique venue for "brunch" and "pre-theater dining."

591 Reviews

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Julie
West Palm Beach
36 reviews
vip
5.0
36 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Since it was a beautiful night we sat outside overlooking river We shared brussel sprouts appetizer and ordered rainbow trout and pear pasta purses The food was outstanding and such generous portions we had to bring some home A lovely walk to the Broward afterwards Our go to restaurant for before theatre
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JenniferR
West Palm Beach
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
We came for brunch party of 2, I had made reservations but they were a little delayed. Hostess was nice, got us sat a little after 2pm. Food was great, the only thing that was a little off was the service. Our server seemed new possibly, and he seemed a little flustered. Overall it was ok the views were nice and ambiance was on point!! We will brunch again in the future.
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OpenTable Diner
Tampa
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Our reservation started at 1:30 pm , sitting inside in a room facing the river . All is good at this point , tea was served within 15 minutes. Server was very polite , that’s when our dilemma began . It took 1 hour for our first food item to show up , soup . The disturbing thing was , we were surrounded by large parties that were seated 35 minutes after us and received their food items before us . Of course after the fact our server began apologizing but it really just continued on as it was a 2hour 40 minute tea lunch that was a very bad service disaster . Just felt ignored throughout the whole event . I hope this doesn’t happen to other patrons visiting this amazing setting for a restaurant.
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Tara
Fort Lauderdale
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
I had the worst experience at this place. I made the reservation months ago, arrived on time and there was no table prepared when I arrived. The service was slow, I had to run after the servers for everything from sugar for our tea to bisque . Our tea kept getting cold because the server brought bags and hot water, we asked from , cream, lemon and sugar. She returned 10 minutes later with only cream. This scenario repeated itself over & over. Whenever we asked for items, there was at least a 15 minute delay with each request. This problem happened so often, my party and I stopped asking for
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cynthia
Fort Lauderdale
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Service was really slow for our table. We were seated for almost 30 minutes before our drink order was taken and we had to ask for it to be taken. Later during our experience I noticed our service was downstairs with other tables. It was clear you are understaffed. You can’t possibly have one person serving both downstairs and upstairs for the High Tea. Really took away from the High Tea experience when you are constantly asking for service.
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Mickey
Fort Lauderdale
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very nice service by jorge , great food specially the Bolognese
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jill
West Palm Beach
21 reviews
3.0
21 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Great venue and atmosphere. Food not memorable. Had to send back charred octopus tasted mushy and funky. Salmon add to salad was $16 and about the size of 2 fingers. Glass of wine one of those premeasured. 4 sips and gone.
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Rebecca
New York City
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Food was actually awful, my avocado toast was inedible
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MonaP
Miami
29 reviews
vip
2.0
29 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
I understand it was the grand opening and there was another event going on locally, but I wasn’t happy with my experience. When checking in for my reservation, I was sent to one place and then sent back to the first place only to return to the second location for seating. I ordered two drinks and had to remind the waitress of them. My food then took 40 minutes. Nothing was comp’d but my champagne was refilled after I said I did not want another. There was a DJ setting up but he didn’t play until well after I left. I was there 2hours. While the decor was nice, I just don’t see myself returning.
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StephanieN
Orlando
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From start to finish it was a wonderful experience. The service was stellar.
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FAQs

The House on the River is rated 4.4 stars by 591 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 116 times today

Experiences are available.

301 SW 3rd Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312-1725

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Sailboat Bend
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Seafood, Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://thehouseontheriver.com/
Phone number
(954) 825-2929
Catering
Catering for groups of all sizes with a wide array of small plate, large plate and family style platters
Private party facilities
The House has a unique selection of event areas for groups from 6 to 200. Chef has created a variety of menu offerings from traditional sit down to fun cocktail party style service.

The House on the River

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

HOUSE of VEUVE BRUNCH

Thanksgiving Dinner at The HOUSE

High Tea Experience

Menu

What 591 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

How is The House on the River restaurant rated?

Is The House on the River currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

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